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On Becoming a VP of Engineering, Part 1: The Path to VP

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Nonetheless, I think it’s useful to share what I can about my experience in the hope that it might encourage others to seriously consider this role, especially those from backgrounds, identities, and genders poorly represented in the VP of Engineering ranks today. The whole tech industry would benefit from more perspectives in this role.

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Anything But Tech Debt

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Of course all of this work could make up a significant portion of a responsible engineer’s quarter or year. The right communication strategy can help While many organizations struggle to prioritize all non-feature work, a few types of work seem to generate the most internal disagreement. Read my article on Becoming a VP of Engineering.

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Leading Remote and Distributed Engineering Teams – Top Takeaways from the Panel

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These include how to counter isolation and silos by keeping teams in the loop, how to handle time zone differences, what to look for in the hiring process, and onboarding strategies for remote engineers. Of course, communication strategies within a distributed team are shaped largely by time zones. And they mean everything.

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On Becoming a VP of Engineering, Part 2: Doing the Job

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This was said in the context of thinking about how the various management roles around the company interact: line managers run teams and projects, directors run the day-to-day work of the company, and execs (including VPs) focus above all on strategy, external-facing matters, and longer-term planning for the company’s future.